Go Back

Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup: A Warm, Healthy Delight

Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup: A Warm, Healthy Delight! - Fitandhealthier made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs oregano, basil, thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add sliced carrots and diced celery, sautéing for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Incorporate the diced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for another 3–4 minutes.
  6. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth.
  7. Stir in the dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  9. Add the fresh spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving hot.